Some of these comments are just rediculous. I have played chestnut ridge many times. I am not a hippie nor do I drink or smoke weed while playing. The game is very relaxing and great exercise. If people want the hippies to pay for frolf there then I feel like anyone walking in the park should also have to pay why target one group of people using one small part of this giant park. I have had many people walk through the course while playing and always just wait for them to move they are welcome to use the park just like I am. Sorry that a couple of you had some bad experiences with some jerks there but we are not all tree huggers that play there and for you to judge everyone because you had one bad experience is pretty shortsighted.

I'm out there a lot and would love to see what you people are talking about? This sport is huge down south!! Dirty hippies?!? I saw a church group out playing the other day!! In fact the only people I've seen besides weekends using the park are disc golf players. You mean to tell me not not one person gets drunk while playing regular golf? Hahaha you would be amazed to see who is out there playing besides "dirty hippies". Dorks? Go tell that to the two buffalo bills I saw playing a few times!! Sounds like you haters are the losers !

This was the right decision. This is the first time I have heard of disc golf course designers trying to impose their will on the general public. Typically disc golf courses are located in areas of parks that are not being utilized by anyone else, just ask the folks in the Rochester Area. I agree that disc golf is generally a low- impact activity, but in this case the impact would have been on the general enjoyment of this area by non- golfers. There are plenty of other areas of the park that are suitable for disc golf, and they would not interfere with others ability to utilize and enjoy the park. Golfers are not entitled to place courses wherever they wish, especially when it is a public, not private, area. I am very surprised that this was approved in the first place. Just my two cents

Old post but here's some quick facts on the local disc golf courses:-All county courses (Como, Chestnut, Emery, Ellicott) funds were raised by the local club (Niagara Region Disc Golf) and disc golfers ($50k+) and the courses were installed/designed by the club/volunteers.-The local club runs a league night once a week (costs $10-12) that goes to pay out at the end of the night and year. A portion ($1) goes to cover for insurance ($600/yr.) and a permit every week for the course to be closed for league night. The league night also gives a chance for players who actually care about the course a chance to clean it up prior and during league night. The club brings in around $500/yr. which goes back into the courses for improvements and repairs...not a lot to maintain 4 courses.-Though I do neither, I won't deny the drinking and smoking attraction to the sport but its not any worst than any other sport such as bowling, ball golf or any other outdoor activities.-The Eternal Flame course was approved thru the Collins Admin. as well as the Chestnut Ridge Conservancy before the course was installed or any work began. 6 months of course work goes by without anyone noticing or caring about the amount of work going in until a week before the course is officially in. UB student complains and suddenly gets the Conservancy to oppose the course after the newly appointed Poloncarz Admin. is in. Conservancy then threatens to sue the county which is decides to side with Conservancy to avoid any legal matters. Course is then pulled after a month after being installed.The Conservancy also at one time stopped a group of golfers from cleaning up the course since they were not part of the conservancy and would have to pay a membership fee to be allowed to pick up garbage in the park. Now how ass backwards is that?Sum things up:Thank the local club for actually having courses installed locally instead of bitching about them being on one of the courses 1 night of the week that they raised the money for and installed for locals to play for free.Trash on the ground? Do your part and pick some up instead of complaining. You get to play the courses for free, spend a few minutes cleaning it up. Would you rather spend $5-10 to play around or 5-10 minutes picking up some trash?Ask the county parks to place garbage cans throughout the courses. Wouldn't hurt if the county had someone spend an hour out of the day picking up trash on the course instead of sitting in the office or NOT cutting the grass. How often do you see park employees actually working?I hope this gets some facts straight and clears thing up if anyone cares. Note, I am not affiliated with the local club. I am just an avid local disc golfer who would like to see the local scene and courses get positive recognition.Thanks.

<quoted text>Holy crap youre right. These hippies are taking over the golf course and charging people to play. How the fûçk do they get away with that?!?!?!The park gets none of the money. Something stinks here real bad. Maybe a drug sniffing dog should show up at the next tournament ....

Wow...what stupid ignorant comments being made toward people who are being active & simply participating in a sport they enjoy. If anyone is destroying this park its the juvenile delinquents...mostly yuppie spoiled rich kids who leave their garbage lying around cuz their parents cater to their every desire & they lack morals. How bout the fact that the parks grounds crew refuses to provide garbage disposal along the course because theyr too lazy to handle the task of removing the garbage once the cans r full. I walk the course w/ a garbage bag cleaning up all the other assholes garbage & recyclables in an attempt to maintain some of the beautiful nature of the park....Cuz someone has to. Most of the garbage i collect isnt even on the course. Im not a dirty stupid hippi.... im an educated hard working parent who enjoys a good hike & a lil fun free sport i can play w/ my kids that doesnt involve the aggression that comes w/ team sports. In the last 12 yrs that I've been participating in this activity, have meet a multitude of other players who share the same values as myself. Disc golf is a low cost, healthy activity & theres far more people frequenting the parks who arent playing & being distructive slobs than there are people on the disc golf course. This is a free sport at most parks. No one is charged to play at the park courses unless the park charges for parking or theres a tournament (maybe $10 if that) being held. The courses r privately funded... Not paid for by the parks or county or tax dollars. The parks workers do nothing to maintain the courses so y on earth should they receive $ from tournaments. How bout b4 u go bashing on a group of people....u learn some facts. I will b fighting for another course at the eternal flame now thanks to all this ignorance.

Not all that play this recreational sport are "dirty filthy hippies" I find that offensive. I bring my 6 year old nephew to play because it keeps him outdoors and playing a game with his family. The fact that you are complaining about trees makes you the hippy. I play this for the fun, enjoyment, and exercise. Maybe if you tried it out, you would enjoy it. Don't jump to conclusions about the people who play this sport. I welcome you to try and punch me for playing something that is fun and entertaining and brings people together, out into nature, and brings families together. Needless to say check yourself.

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